The matchup against the Heat is a favorable one; they have given up the 29th-most points per game in the NBA to the opposing team's starting SGs this year (17.5).The Utah Jazz rank as the 3rd-best offensive rebounding offense in the league over the last 10 games (offensive rebounds maintain possession and can therefore lead to added chances for scoring and assists).The Heat have allowed the 3rd-least offensive rebounds per game (9.3) in the NBA to the other team this year (offensive rebounds maintain possession, and a lack of them can therefore eliminate extra chances for scoring and assists).The matchup vs. the Heat is a good one for getting to the free throw line; the opposing team's starting SGs have attempted a colossal 3.1 foul shots per game this year (30th-most in the NBA).
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